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Verdict
Grande berline de luxe à 5 places. Génération encore trop récente pour avoir des retours publiés sur sa fiabilité : quatre rappels sont documentés (boulons de roue, boîte à fusibles, fusible de 80 A, boulon de masse 12 V). Faites vérifier leur exécution avec le numéro de série avant achat.
- Reliability
- not rated
- Indicative prices
- €64,990 – €118,990
- Monthly cost
- €1,800
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: S 350 d.
S 350 d
✓ RecommendedDiesel · Automatic · 286 hp · Crit'Air 2
Six cylindres diesel en ligne de 286 ch et 600 Nm, boîte automatique, propulsion. Consommation WLTP de 6,6 à 7,6 l/100 km (autotijd).
S 400 d 4MATIC
Diesel · Automatic · 330 hp · Crit'Air 2
Diesel de 330 ch, boîte automatique et transmission intégrale (autotijd).
S 450 4MATIC
Petrol · Automatic · 367 hp · Crit'Air 1
Essence six cylindres de 367 ch, boîte automatique et transmission intégrale (autotijd).
S 500 4MATIC
Petrol · Automatic · 435 hp · Crit'Air 1
Essence de 435 ch, boîte automatique et transmission intégrale (autotijd).
Market prices
€64,990 – €118,990
Indicative range: 2021 à 2024, médianes par année de 28 annonces en ligne relevées par AutoScout24 (années d'au moins 3 annonces).
Collected on 29 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Prices stable since the 28 October 2026 survey.
Valuation by year
Median of online listings per model year (years with at least 3 listings), collected on 29 October 2026.
| Year | Median value | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | €64,990 | 5 |
| 2022 | €79,240 | 6 |
| 2023 | €118,990 | 10 |
| 2024 | €114,900 | 7 |
Detailed Mercedes-Benz Classe S VII value: price by year and abroad →
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | €64,990 – €118,990 (2021 to 2024) | €92,695 | — | — |
| Germany | €68,900 – €131,474 (2021 to 2026) | €79,900 | — | 400 |
| Belgium | €71,890 – €159,820 (2021 to 2026) | €87,990 | — | 53 |
| Spain | €64,000 – €225,000 (2021 to 2026) | €94,900 | — | 85 |
| Italy | €59,900 – €85,790 (2021 to 2025) | €78,990 | — | 91 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
You are importing the car to:
Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- The malus is zero for a car more than fifteen years old or first registered before 1 January 2015.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Belgium and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Spain and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Italy and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
No fault publicly documented so far, so reliability is not rated. This is no guarantee: have the car checked all the more carefully before buying.
Manufacturer recalls
Manufacturer recall campaigns, fixed free of charge at a dealer:
- Boulons de roue insuffisamment serrés : rappel constructeur (S 350 d, S 400 d 4MATIC, S 450 4MATIC, S 500 4MATIC)
- Boîte à fusibles mal réparée : rappel constructeur (risque d'incendie) (S 350 d, S 400 d 4MATIC, S 450 4MATIC, S 500 4MATIC)
- Fusible de 80 A défectueux : rappel constructeur (risque d'incendie) (S 350 d, S 400 d 4MATIC, S 450 4MATIC, S 500 4MATIC)
- Boulon de masse 12 V du coffre : rappel constructeur (S 350 d, S 400 d 4MATIC, S 450 4MATIC, S 500 4MATIC)
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Mercedes-Benz Classe S”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Recalls published in France (RappelConso)
- 20 November 2023 — En raison d’une composition matérielle incorrecte du câble de charge mode 2 pour la charge à une prise d’alimentation domestique, la résistance à l’isolation du tampon en caoutchouc pourrait être altérée, ce qui prive la fonction de protection du câble de charge. En outre, en combinaison avec une erreur dans l’infrastructure domestique, l’activation du dispositif de protection dans le circuit électrique domestique pourrait être évitée. Cela pourrait causer un choc électrique à l’utilisateur et provoquer un incendie. Official notice
Real monthly cost
Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated
| Fuel or electricity | €192 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | €148 |
| Maintenance | €24 |
| Depreciation | €1,436 |
| Total per month | €1,800 |
⚠ Estimates to treat with caution
- Consumption taken from a published range (depends on trim and tyres).
- Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
- Fuel (diesel)€192
S 350 d version: combined consumption of 7.1 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.347 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.
7.1 × 1.15 × 2.347 € × 10 = €192
Diesel price: French national average on 7 October 2026.
- Insurance€148
Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.
- Maintenance€24
Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.
- Depreciation€1,436
Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the average drop in valuation per year of age (yearly medians of listings), per month.
Inspection checklist
Mercedes-Benz Classe S VII — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Faire vérifier avec le numéro de série, chez un concessionnaire Mercedes, les rappels (boulons de roue, boîte à fusibles, fusible de 80 A, boulon de masse).
- Demander l'attestation d'exécution des rappels et le carnet d'entretien complet.
- Faire un diagnostic électronique : aucun défaut mémorisé sur l'électronique de bord et les aides à la conduite.
- Contrôler le fonctionnement de la suspension et des équipements d'assistance lors d'un essai prolongé.
- Vérifier la date de fin de garantie constructeur et les extensions éventuelles.
Questions to ask the seller
- Les rappels pour risque d'incendie et pour les boulons de roue ont-ils été effectués ? Avez-vous les attestations ?
- La voiture est-elle encore sous garantie constructeur, et jusqu'à quelle date ?
- L'entretien a-t-il été suivi dans le réseau Mercedes ? Avez-vous les factures ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
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- Price
- €31,450 – €74,900
- Reliability
- not rated
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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BMW Série 7
VII (G70) · since 2022
- Price
- €86,990 – €129,900
- Reliability
- not rated
- Fuel types
- Diesel, Hybrid
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Lexus LS
V (XF50) · since 2017
- Price
- €48,990 – €84,900
- Reliability
- not rated
- Fuel types
- Hybrid
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Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
X296 · since 2022
- Reliability
- not rated
- Fuel types
- Electric
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Mercedes-Benz Classe S VII (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Combien de places a la Mercedes Classe S W223 ?
Cinq places (autotijd). Le volume du coffre n'est pas publié sur les fiches techniques consultées pour les versions diesel.
La Mercedes Classe S W223 existe-t-elle en diesel ?
Oui : S 350 d de 286 ch et S 400 d 4MATIC de 330 ch (autotijd). Le S 350 d annonce 6,6 à 7,6 l/100 km en cycle WLTP.
La Mercedes Classe S W223 a-t-elle fait l'objet de rappels ?
Oui : alertes Safety Gate sur les boulons de roue (2026), la boîte à fusibles (2025) et le fusible de 80 A (2024), plus un rappel britannique de boulon de masse 12 V.
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